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Physical Therapy Assistant
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Dreamers Healthcare Staffing
Farmington Hills, MI (In Person)
$93,600 Salary, Full-Time
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PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
The Physical Therapy Assistant assists in the implementation of the rehabilitative plan of care under the direction and supervision of a qualified physical Therapist. Qualifications- Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
- Registration or certification in the state
- One (2) year of experience in a health care setting Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, assists in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as indicated
- As directed, performs routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises
- Assists in teaching exercise programs to patients and family
- Consults with the Therapist regarding the outcome of home visits and reports physical findings in written form
- Assists patients in use of self-help devices
- Participates in Therapy and other in-service programs
- Attends rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences
- Assumes duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervising physical Therapist
- Writes daily progress notes on patients, and submits same no less often than weekly, and prepares periodic summary reports as indicated
- Communicates effectively with all those providing care
- Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/DON to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
- Notifies Facility of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the Facility Special Requirements
- Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation Organizational Relationship
- Reports to _______________ Functional Abilities
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
- Able to physically perform the duties required by the position